AWFC Academy Nutritionist (Casual)

Arsenal Football Club; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading football club is seeking an Academy Nutritionist to enhance the nutritional standards for athletes in their academy. The role includes developing innovative nutrition programs, educating players and staff, and collaborating across departments to optimize performance. The ideal candidate will have a background in Sports Science or Nutrition, and experience working with elite athletes. A commitment to supporting community initiatives is essential. This role offers a unique opportunity to impact young athletes' health and performance in a prestigious environment.

Benefits

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Opportunities within a prestigious sports environment

Qualifications

• BSc in Sports Science or Nutrition Related Degree is mandatory.
• Previous success working with elite athletes is preferred.
• Knowledge of FA girls' talent Pathway & WSL Academy structure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of the Academy nutritional philosophy.
• Design nutritional education programs for players and staff.
• Monitor nutritional factors linked to performance.

Skills

Strong interpersonal communication skills

Knowledge of performance nutrition for sports

Experience with elite athletes

Ability to provide nutrition support

Education

BSc in Sports Science or Nutrition Related Degree

ISAK Level 1

SENR Graduate Accreditation

UKAD advisor certificate

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an Academy Nutritionist on a casual basis to deliver and lead a knowledgeable and experienced nutritional model and educate all AWFC Academy players. Beyond that, we are passionate about our local community and, behind the scenes, we have a wide variety of opportunities and career paths for all. We have a very defined purpose: to act for a winning team, culture and community. We achieve this by ensuring we are courageous in the pursuit of progress, we champion our community and each other, and that we do the right thing (even when no one is looking).

Responsibilities

• Lead on the ongoing development of the Academy nutritional philosophy and framework and its practical implementation to optimise player health, development, availability, and performance
• Design and deliver a nutritional education program with resources designed to improve the performance nutrition practices of players, parents, and staff
• Lead on the monitoring of nutritional factors linked to performance support (body composition, nutritional knowledge, anti-doping awareness, fuelling, hydration etc)
• Develop an education programme and squad-based nutrition support for the academy players, parents, and staff to support nutritional goals linked to phase-relevant context
• Provide individualised support for the PGA players to develop optimal nutrition support (body composition, nutritional knowledge, anti-doping awareness, hydration etc)
• Support injured players in their return to football by providing individual nutritional support in alignment with MDT goals
• The role will require collaboration with the MDT and management of relationships between all staff to ensure consistent alignment across the club to optimise nutrition for individual player requirements as well as development throughout the academy pathway

Additional Information

Disability Confident Leader We are a Disability Confident Leader. We actively welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and long-term health conditions. If you need disability-related adjustments to the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application. If you are likely to meet the definition of being a 'disabled person' according to the Equality Act 2010, you may be eligible to apply for an interview via the Disability Confident Scheme - please indicate this in your application form below. The information you share with us about your health or disability will not be used in recruitment decisions.

We are committed to ensuring that our environments for children, young people and adults at risk remain safe and inclusive. We therefore require successful candidates to complete a DBS check and other essential background checks prior to starting their employment. Depending on the responsibilities of the role, a DBS will be either a basic, standard, or enhanced check.

Qualifications

• A BSc in Sports Science or Nutrition Related Degree
• ISAK Level 1
• SENR Graduate Accreditation
• UKAD advisor certificate
• Knowledge of the performance nutrition requirements for sports performance
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Previous success of working with elite footballers and/or elite athletes domestically and internationally
• A proven track record in the provision of physiotherapy or strength and conditioning services to athletes in elite level sports to improve performance, prevent injuries and ensure timely recoveries
• Knowledge and experience of FA girls' talent Pathway & WSL Academy structure
• Experience of working at a football or major sports club/Federation

Please note: The position requires a clear criminal record check, so the successful candidate will be required to complete a self-declaration and an enhanced DBS check.

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